Parking & Directions

Take Exit 29 off I-93 for quick access to Assembly Row. Muse is located on Artisan Way in the eastern part of Assembly Row (closer to Mystic River) near Gymboree and Carter‘s. There is parking available in all garages, and it‘s free for the first three hours. Street parking is generally metered and more limited. If you‘re taking the T, we‘re a 5 minute walk from the Assembly Square stop.

Featured Artists

Brian Wentworth

Since the age of seven Brian aka "bdub" knew he wanted to be an artist. So, starting in school as a kid he began to paint, draw, scribble, doodle, etc., using whatever he could get his hands on to make a mark. This continued through High School and later studying Fine arts at MCC with a concentration in illustration and painting. After working as a house painter and continuing as a freelance artist Brian began teaching here at Muse! With his knack for detail and quality, Brian quickly found his niche here at Muse and has been having a blast teaching people how to unleash their inner creativity! Brian has many pieces on display for view in our studio as he still makes art on his own almost every day. "Teaching allows me to flex my own creativity in a different way. Using my knowledge and understanding of art to instruct the public to create their very own masterpiece is very rewarding! I love seeing everyone's interpretation. Everyone's own uniqueness!"

Kelly Moak

Kelly has been passionate about art for as long as she can remember. Whether she is painting on a canvas or performing on stage, Kelly loves to use her creativity and imagination! She received her Bachelors of Science in Art Education from the State University of New York at New Paltz in May 2015. Kelly strives to teach people of all ages how to create artwork that they are proud of. Kelly also enjoys making her own works of art and often experiments with oil paints, alcohol inks, charcoal, and watercolors. You will probably find Kelly dancing and singing around the studio during classes because those are two of her favorite things to do! She also likes hiking and cooking delicious food. She is new to the greater Boston area and is excited about exploring her new home and all it has to offer.

Matt Hassan

A sketch pad and pencil were all Matt ever needed to make him happy as a child... and it hasn't stopped yet. Over the years, Matt has challenged his art-making to include writing, acting, painting, film-making, production design and stop-motion animation. Pencil, pen & brush remain his go-to tools of creation. With a BA in Theater Arts from Providence College and MFA in Media Art from Emerson College, Matt brings enthusiasm and joy to the engagement of others in the process of creation. His attention to detail and knack for form is only surpassed by his passion for anything to do with art, design and storytelling. Matt is beyond excited to connect with you all through the power of art at Muse! Meanwhile, he spends his free time drawing characters and painting landscapes. You can follow his sketchbook online at instagram.com/thematthassan.

Sara Kunz

When not helping you paint happy little trees at Muse, you can find Sara touring her one-woman comedy circus show 'the Flyin' Hawaiian show' around the world. You can expect a warm welcome, possible dance parties, and lots of giggles when you take a class with her.

Alexa Mattes

Alexa received her BFA in Ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2015. Since graduation, Alexa has taught ceramics, glass, and painting classes at various studios throughout the greater Boston area. Alexa enjoys creating decorative and functional ceramics, as well as acrylic and watercolor paintings. When she's not making art, Alexa enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, going to concerts, and taking glamor shots of her cats.

Emily Verrill

Emily started painting as a little girl. She would create her own dresses and paint them with many different colors and lots of glitter! She is now a Fashion and Bridal design student at Bay State College with a passion for the fine arts! Emily loves to experiment with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint to make paintings as colorful as possible! In her free time you will probably find her watching Disney movies, making pretty dresses, baking fun desserts, playing the piano, or venturing out to new places. Emily loves to meet new people and learn new things, so come down to Muse and paint with her!

Juan Colon

Juan is a Boston based Artist who enjoys creating works of art that play between the boundaries of realism and fantasy. Juan earned a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from Boston College and has over 14 years of experience with Acrylic Painting and other mediums. Juan enjoys experimenting with new mediums and in the past year has worked as an apprentice at a tattoo parlor learning the skills and techniques of body art. Juan has worked with the Boston Mayor's Mural crew, there he supervised and helped to develop the Jamaica Plain Purple Cactus Mural. Juan is guided by an instinctive desire to create everywhere, whenever, however and by any means necessary. In his spare time, Juan enjoys the presence of a pallet full of paints, with a nice cold brew in one hand and a paintbrush in the other.

Lindsey Richard

Lindsey is a Somerville-based artist who spends her days in the classroom teaching Studio Art to her fortunate students at Somerville High School. She has her BA in Art Education from Framingham State University and she is currently enrolled in a Masters' program. When not commanding the canvas at Muse, she is enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen and is also active in a variety of community activities in Somerville. She has experience on the improv comedy stage and her sense of humor is sure to bring energy and fun to the Muse Studio.

Rixy Fernandez

Rixy Fz. Is a Latinx Interdisciplinary Artist working to combine culture, identity and cartoons, through her various Mixed Media work. In her free time you can find her watching Steven Universe or making her own characters.

Naijah Nine

Naijah is a Boston-based visual artist who specializes in portraiture and character design. Subjects of her work range from social justice issues to introspective identity work. She graduated in 2015' with a BFA in illustration from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. When she is not creating, she is adoring her very large cat and enjoying tea.